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Dear Steemit,
I've been in the customer-service industry for the past ten years and I seem to excel on what I do. From being a front-line, I now hold a managerial post, but am about to leave my current company. I am torn between finding a similar job, or starting a small business that I have always wanted to do, but never have tried. What do you think should I do?
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If the person can afford to start her own business and be able to sufficiently support themselves for at least 6 months without receiving capital from the start up then I'd say GO FOR IT! Worst comes to worst, you'll be a manger working UNDER someone else, and ultimately they will determine your fate. At the end of the day you will always have that lingering inner voice telling you that you should've took the risk & in my opinion that's the worse feeling one could have.
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Dear Ms. EmployeR/D,
Congratulations on your excellence! It's hard to find work that supports you. What's missing from your post, though, is how you feel about the work that you're leaving. I can imagine that there's a sense of fulfillment that's been lacking. I can't tell you if your small business will succeed. I can't tell you that you have a solid financial situation, but I can tell you that you can test the waters. If you have a support system that will keep you from homelessness and scurvy no matter what, start the process! Starting a small business doesn't happen all at once. There's no point in the process when you can't re-evaluate, and if you find that you're miserable, have alienated the people you love, and are constantly worried about money, you CAN quit.
There's nothing that will entirely prepare you for taking the plunge and going all in on your dreams, but with a support system of friends and family saying "Yes, and!", you can move forward with confidence.
We're all making it up as we go along.
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Thank you so much for your insights @improve! Ms. EmployeR/D definitely will use this in her decision making ^_^
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I'd keep the job and either save till I can afford to support myself for 6 months to a year, business startups can be rough OR If you are able to run the business part time, like on a weekend, you may be able to better gauge the market and start developing a reputation, without having to risk going broke while making adjustments to your scheme. The downside is that this can be quite stressful since you will have virtually no free time to rest and relax.
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If they have the capital and have done some real research then I say go for it! Life is short. If they aren't sure because they know they will be financially devastated if the project fails, maybe taking a new position while saving would be the best choice. Go with your gut.
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Leaving a job without a plan is never a good idea, unless you have a strong savings that can withstand a period of time with no income. If you do not have that base, then my suggestion is to get a similar job and work on a business in your spare time until it reaches the point of being able to support you. Learn as much as you can, develop an exit plan, and execute!
Good luck!
Thanks @swelker101! Always getting good thoughts from you. See you around!
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Good day Ms employer/D,
One important thing to ask yourself in this decision making in life is...On that two oppurtunities that you are going to choose, which of them that give you more happiness?
Choose what gives you joy and happy while working. Even though you succeed in life Ms employer/D but you are not happy doing that job, you will still in the same level of struggle. Do not be blind by huge income, sure investment etc but follow your hearts decision and you will success.
Thanks @vhinz88! Agree, happiness and fulfillment almost always leads to success.
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If it's a passion or a dream you should go for it. If it's a risk that leaves you vulnerable you should approach cautiously. Not following through with your passion or dream will turn into a what if the rest of your life. If you are cautious about something, then you probably aren't passionate enough to do it.
Thanks @bearbear613! Now it got me into thinking, is it possible to chase your passion, with caution? Hmmm...
lol well I guess it depends on what you are dreaming off :).
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It all comes down to what specifically that person wants to do for their business and how feasible it really is. Without further information it's difficult to give sound advice. Btw i like the idea of this followed!
Thanks @sasha.shade! On the next queries I would try to paint a more detailed picture of the problem.
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